After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Goethe Institut's German Week returns in 2026 with renewed energy and fresh inspiration.

From 19 to 24 January 2026, the Goethe-Institut UK, the German Embassy in London, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) once again invite schools across the UK to take part in a week-long celebration of the German language and culture.

The mission of German Week is to make the learning of German more visible, vibrant, and engaging in schools. To spark curiosity for languages among young learners and highlight the unique value of multilingualism in today’s interconnected world.

German Week is a chance for schools across the United Kingdom to celebrate a modern and multifaceted Germany, to present pupils with a fresh, diverse, and contemporary image of the country, and to challenge the often-repeated and outdated clichés.